CARE Hospitals Removes Bullet From Brain

In a ground-breaking medical feat, CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, today successfully performed a highly complex brain surgery to remove a lodged bullet projectile from a critical area of the brain.

The procedure was carried out on Gulem Mohamud Hersi, a 26-year-old patient from Somalia, who sustained a gunshot injury to the head in his home country.

The patient was airlifted to Hyderabad and admitted to CARE Hospitals in a comatose state with severe neurological deficits, including weakness in both hands and legs.

After a comprehensive evaluation, the neurosurgical team led by senior neurosurgeon Dr Laxminadh Sivaraju decided to proceed with a high-risk surgical intervention.

Speaking about the procedure, Dr Sivaraju said, "This was an extraordinarily rare case. The bullet was lodged in a highly sensitive and critical region of the brain. The surgery required utmost precision and planning. Successfully removing the projectile without compromising vital brain functions was a significant challenge."

The patient is reportedly showing remarkable improvement after surgery and currently on the path to a smooth and steady recovery.

Expressing his gratitude, he said, "When I arrived in India, I was unconscious, with no idea of what lay ahead. The team at CARE Hospitals gave me a new life. Their kindness, care and skill have brought me back from the edge. Being far from my country was scary, but here, I felt safe, respected and treated like family. I thank the doctors and everyone at CARE Hospitals for everything they've done for me."

Chief Operating Officer Nilesh said, "This case is a testament to the advanced clinical capabilities and multidisciplinary expertise we have built at CARE Hospitals. We are proud to offer hope to patients from across the globe, even in the most critical of circumstances. Our teams remain committed to delivering world-class care with compassion and innovation."